Question seeks data on job creation, cost savings, regional economic impact, worker conditions, and infrastructure development following the McGowan Government's decision to bring road maintenance jobs in-house.

⏳ Awaiting AnswerQoN 2150Legislative Assembly
Asked
5 May 2026
Portfolio
Transport

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I refer to Question on Notice 1937 and the media statement of 1 April 2022 titled "McGowan Government returning road maintenance jobs in-house", and I ask:(a) To date, how many jobs have been created in:(i) regional Western Australia; and(ii) the Perth metropolitan region;(b) How much expenditure has the in-house model of delivery saved;(c) How much has gross regional product in regional Western Australia increased as a result;(d) How are pay and conditions improved for road workers directly employed by Main Roads;(e) Are similar pay and conditions imposed on Main Roads contractors;(f) What is the status of new offices and depots in:(i) Manjimup;(ii) Esperance;(iii) Karratha; and(iv) Broome; and(g) Which existing offices and depots have been expanded?
I refer to Question on Notice 1937 and the media statement of 1 April 2022 titled "McGowan Government returning road maintenance jobs in-house", and I ask:
(a) To date, how many jobs have been created in:
(i) regional Western Australia; and
(ii) the Perth metropolitan region;
(b) How much expenditure has the in-house model of delivery saved;
(c) How much has gross regional product in regional Western Australia increased as a result;
(d) How are pay and conditions improved for road workers directly employed by Main Roads;
(e) Are similar pay and conditions imposed on Main Roads contractors;
(f) What is the status of new offices and depots in:
(i) Manjimup;
(ii) Esperance;
(iii) Karratha; and
(iv) Broome; and
(g) Which existing offices and depots have been expanded?

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This question is awaiting a response from the Minister.

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